Consider the Following Balanced Redox Reaction 3CuO(s) + 2NH₃(aq) →

question 64

Multiple Choice

Consider the following balanced redox reaction 3CuO(s) + 2NH₃(aq) → N₂(g) + 3H₂O(l) + 3Cu(s)
Which of the following statements is true?

• A)CuO( s)is the oxidizing agent and copper is reduced.
• B)CuO( s)is the oxidizing agent and copper is oxidized.
• C)CuO( s)is the reducing agent and copper is oxidized.
• D)CuO( s)is the reducing agent and copper is reduced.
• E)CuO( s)is the oxidizing agent and N ₂( g)is the reducing agent.

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